JOB TITLE: Product Development Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Executive Director, Product Development

DEPARTMENT: Product Development

OVERVIEW

The Product Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting the execution of the development of new products for Summer Fridays, organizing the flow of associated documentation, as well as assisting with projects/activities that improve the performance, quality and profitability of the existing assortment. 

RESONSIBILITIES

• Working closely with the Head of Product Development and the Product Development & Regulatory Manager to support all new product road mapping, providing thoughtful insight and guidance based on knowledge of the prestige beauty space, ingredients, and trends.
• Maintaining files, organization and tracking documents for all development related items – including both electronic files and physical submissions within the office.
• Reviewing ingredient listings for each formula submission via regulatory software to ensure compliance with Summer Fridays’ product development parameters and restricted list.
• Partnering with marketing on pre-launch sample requests for proactive planning. Managing, requesting, tracking and distributing all associated internal samples.
• Following up with CM partners on testing and submission samples, including weight claim, PAO and other product-specific attributes.
• Supporting the creation of new product launch documents to include competitive analyses, product briefs, product charts and formula specifications.
• Managing batch retains, maintaining product standards, and working closely with Quality to support follow up on quality standards and processes with our CM partners.
• Reviewing and evaluating batch samples for approval to move forward with production.
• Researching, tracking, and reporting on product/ingredient trends, consumer trends, forthcoming regulations, innovation, and competitive activities, and recommending appropriate actions.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 

• 2+ years of product development experience in the beauty industry, ideally in prestige skincare
• BS or BA degree in applicable field
• Knowledge of the prestige beauty market and a passion for products, ingredients and how they work 
• Familiarity with regulatory affairs, compliance, and required testing within the beauty industry
• Strong organization and filing skills 
• Sense of urgency
• Proven track record of attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks with precision and detail 
• Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments 
• Solid problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and business acumen 
• Flexible personality to take on new challenges as they come and to switch gears immediately when necessary 
• Strong knowledge of MS Suite products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and project management platforms (strong knowledge of Monday.com platform a plus, but not required)
• Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills 
• Embodies the core values of Summer Fridays 
• Must be based in Los Angeles, CA